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Vermont’s new public retirement program may arrive before 2024 ends

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September 4, 2024

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Vermont’s new public retirement program may arrive before 2024 ends

Vermont’s new public retirement program, called Vermont Saves, may launch before 2024 ends.

The program wasn’t supposed to open until next July.

Currently, 88,000 Vermonters lack retirement plan access through employers. This new program will require all Vermont businesses that don’t offer plans to sign up, giving employees access to a Roth IRA.

State leaders in Colorado, Maine, and Delaware have either already launched or are currently launching similar programs. State Treasurer Mike Pieciak told us that Vermont is following in their footsteps sooner than anticipated. Back in April, Pieciak announced a partnership between Colorado and Vermont to help initiate the program.

The team believes that any Vermont business could sign up as soon as the program launches. Their original plan had businesses sign up in waves over an 18-month period.

Pieciak believes that getting Vermont Saves off the ground, potentially 7-8 months sooner than planned, may give Vermonters more time to add their accounts and build interest.

“Sooner is always better, period, but particularly here where you’re talking about retirement savings. We want people to start saving for their retirement, and the earlier that you do that, the more you’re going to earn in your retirement account. So there really is a value here for individuals to be able to start earlier,” said Pieciak.

There will be events across Vermont before the program fully launches. Once it goes live, there will be a 3-6 week period for businesses to sign on.

Vermont Saves will be required for businesses that currently don’t offer employees retirement plans or benefits. It won’t cost employers any money, and workers can decide to opt out.

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VT Lottery Mega Millions, Gimme 5 results for Feb. 20, 2026

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9 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win

Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.

Just the FAQs, USA TODAY

The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.

Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.

Here’s a look at Feb. 20, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

15-40-48-58-63, Mega Ball: 02

Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

05-18-25-32-37

Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lucky For Life VT numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

10-24-30-36-42, Lucky Ball: 11

Check Lucky For Life VT payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

Day: 5-5-2

Evening: 2-8-3

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

Day: 6-1-0-7

Evening: 3-5-5-4

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.

All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.

Vermont Lottery Headquarters

1311 US Route 302, Suite 100

Barre, VT

05641

When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?

Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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See schedules, scores for Feb. 20-21 UVM basketball, hockey, lacrosse games

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February 20, 2026

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See schedules, scores for Feb. 20-21 UVM basketball, hockey, lacrosse games

Vermont basketball’s Gus Yalden on Catamounts’ rout of Bryant

Gus Yalden talks to local media after Vermont basketball’s home win over Bryant on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

The University of Vermont winter sports teams are winding down their regular seasons. The women’s hockey team plays the final two game of its regular season on the road this weekend. It still feels like winter in Vermont with both lacrosse games being moved due to the icy conditions on Virtue Field.

Still there is plenty of action in Catamount Country with Vermont women’s basketball hosting its annual Senior Day celebration on Feb. 21 and the men’s hockey team back at home this weekend.

For schedules, scores and stats from all games, read on below:

Friday, Feb. 20

Men’s lacrosse

Dartmouth 15, Vermont 10 (at Hooksett, NH)

D: Quinn Stankovits 5G, 1A. Stu Gates 2G, 1A. Tyler Juhlin 2G, 1A. Thomas Power 2G, 2A. Alex Jessey 2G, 1A. Max Becker 5 saves.

V: Harrison Josloff 3G, 1A. Max Frattaroli 2G. Tristan Whitaker 1G, 2A. Ethan Pearson 3A. Ryan Daly 6 saves.

Note: Dartmouth outscored Vermont 9-3 in the first quarter.

Women’s hockey

Vermont 2, Holy Cross 1 OT

V: Ashley Kokavec 1G. Kaylee Lewis 1G. Rose-Marie Brochu 1A. Brooke George 1A. Ashley Kokavec 1A. Natalie Zarcone 1A. Lily Prendergast 15 saves.

HC: Charlotte Sonntag 1G. Sarah 1A. Emily Crovo 1A. Abby Hornung 39 saves.

Note: Lewis scored the game winner 3:31 into overtime.

Men’s hockey

Providence 5, Vermont 2

P: Will Elger 1G, 1A. John Mustard 1G, 1A. Tanner Adams 1G. Kale McCallum 1G. Roger McQueen 1G. Graham Gamache 1A. Jonathan Fauchoni 1A. Quinn Mantei 1A. Julius Sumpf 1A. Logan Sawyer 1A. Jack Parsons 25 saves.

V: Colin Kessler 1G. Sebastian Tornqvist 1G. Jonah Aegerter 1A. Cedrick Guindon 1A. Ethan Burroughs 1A. Jens Richards 1A. Axel Mangbo 8 saves. Aiden Wright 17 saves.

Saturday, Feb. 21

Women’s lacrosse

Vermont at Marist, 1 p.m.

Women’s basketball

NJIT at Vermont, 4 p.m.

Men’s basketball

Vermont at NJIT, 7 p.m.

Women’s hockey

Vermont at New Hampshire, 2 p.m.

Men’s hockey

Providence at Vermont, 7:30 p.m.

Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.

Contact Judith Altneu at JAltneu@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @Judith_Altneu.

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Town-by-town snow and ski resort forecast for Vermont, New York, and the Upper Valley Friday evening

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February 20, 2026

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Town-by-town snow and ski resort forecast for Vermont, New York, and the Upper Valley Friday evening

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont, New York, and the Upper Valley will get a round of heavy wet snow Friday that begins during the afternoon and transitions to a dry and powdery snow that lingers into Saturday morning.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday for Bennington, Windham, Windsor, eastern Addison and eastern Rutland Counties in Vermont; Sullivan and southern Grafton Counties in New Hampshire; and all of Essex County in N.Y. These areas will likely see the most difficult travel conditions and highest snow accumulations.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday for the rest of the viewing area except northern Coös County in N.H.. Locations in the Winter Weather Advisory will likely see lower snow totals, but should still plan for potentially hazardous travel Friday afternoon and evening.

10 AM Friday to 10AM Saturday(Gunnar Consol)

Snow will be heavy, wet, and slushy when it begins. The heaviest and most intense snowfall will occur during the late afternoon and evening. A general 4-8″ of snow is expected to fall across the region. Areas that could see less snow include the southern St. Lawrence Valley, southern Champlain Valley, the low terrain of Rutland and Bennington County, and northern parts of the Northeast Kingdom.

Friday afternoon into Saturday(Gunnar Consol)

SKI RESORT FORECAST


Bolton Valley: 9-12″	Northeast Slopes: 6-9″
Bretton Woods: 6-9″	Okemo Mountain: 9-12″
Bromley Mountain: 9-12″	Pico Mountain: 6-9″
Burke Mountain: 3-6″	Saskadena Six: 6-9″
Cannon Mountain: 9-12″	Ski Quechee: 6-9″
Dartmouth Skiway: 6-9″	Smugglers’ Notch: 9-12″
Jay Peak: 6-9″	Stowe Mountain: 9-12″
Killington: 9-12″	Stratton Mountain: 9-12″
Loon Mountain: 6-9″	Sugarbush: 9-12″
Mad River Glen: 9-12″	Waterville Valley: 6-9″
Magic Mountain: 9-12″	Whaleback Mountain: 6-9″
Middlebury Snowbowl: 9-12″	Whiteface Mountain: 9-12″
Mount Snow: 9-12″	Wildcat Mountain: 6-9″
Mount Sunapee: 9-12″